Choose a cordless wet-and-dry vacuum for frequent small messes on hard floors if you are happy to empty dirty water, run the self-cleaning cycle and dry the roller. Keep a separate vacuum cleaner and mop if carpets, thorough vacuuming or ingrained stains are your priorities; a robot is best suited to a scheduled routine on uncluttered floors, provided you maintain its station regularly.
You often pick up crumbs, marks or small wet messes in the kitchen, hallway or living area and want to avoid two separate cleaning stages. A cordless wet-and-dry vacuum could be suitable if you are happy with the maintenance required after use.
You are happy to set a schedule and use a docking station to delegate some regular vacuuming and mopping, without expecting the robot to handle corners, obstacles or difficult stains on its own.
You also need to clean rugs or carpets, or you are looking for more thorough vacuuming. In that case, a dedicated vacuum cleaner combined with separate mopping may be more suitable.
Choose this if: you regularly clean hard floors and want to vacuum up crumbs or wet messes while mopping as part of the same routine.
Bear in mind: you will need to empty the dirty water, refill the tank, maintain the roller and check that the battery life suits your floor area.
Choose this if: carpets, rugs, significant dust or stains requiring dedicated scrubbing are more important to you.
Bear in mind: cleaning takes two stages, but you can adapt your mopping method to each floor covering.
Choose this if: you want to maintain regular cleanliness between more thorough cleans in clear, easy-to-navigate areas.
Bear in mind: depending on the model, you may need an app or station, as well as regular maintenance of the brushes, mop pads and tanks.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce the number of steps | Check the simultaneous vacuuming and mopping functions, the clean- and dirty-water tanks, and the results on stains for the exact model. | I want to deal with crumbs, dust and small wet messes in a single routine, without assuming that one pass will always replace a thorough clean. |
| Battery life and manoeuvrability | Compare the stated battery life with your floor area and the mode used; also check the weight, access beneath furniture, edge cleaning and manoeuvrability when the tanks are full. | I want to finish my routine without an unexpected recharge and reach skirting boards or certain pieces of furniture without too much effort. |
| Maintenance after mopping | Look at the self-cleaning function, roller drying, filter access, dirty-water emptying and compatible consumables. | I am looking for a simple routine, but I am prepared to maintain the tanks, filter and roller after use. |
| Floors and textiles | Check the compatible floor coverings, test results on comparable floors and the expected performance on rugs or carpets. | I need good vacuuming beyond hard floors, or I would rather not wet certain floor coverings. |
According to Que Choisir, some cleaners have weak suction and struggle to remove stubborn stains. A second appliance may therefore still be useful for carpets, awkward corners or more thorough cleaning.
Choose according to the surfaces in your home and look for tests covering vacuuming, mopping and edge cleaning of the exact model.
Appliances with clean water, dirty water and a roller require regular emptying and checking. Self-cleaning reduces some tasks, but does not eliminate maintenance of the tanks, filters and accessories.
Before buying, check what is included in the box, the availability of replacement rollers and filters, and whether there is a drying cycle that fits your routine.
Replacement rollers, filters or cleaning solutions may be required depending on the model.
Les Numériques also measures vacuuming and mopping performance, manoeuvrability, noise, emptying and refilling. A power figure or manufacturer's battery-life claim is not enough to compare real-world use.
Use the stated battery life as an initial filter, then look for comparable tests on floors similar to yours and check which power mode was used.
A station may wash and dry the mop pads or empty the dust, but it takes up extra space and still requires regular maintenance.
Measure the available space, check app compatibility and identify the consumables for the exact model before ordering.
Depending on the model, dust bags, mop pads, brushes and cleaning solution may need replacing.
The X-Clean range includes cordless wet-and-dry vacuums for hard floors, with simultaneous vacuuming and mopping on selected models.
Roborock offers cordless wet-and-dry vacuums in the F25 range and Qrevo robot mops with a station, making it useful for comparing a guided manual routine with an automated one.
Tineco specialises in cordless wet-and-dry cleaners designed for hard floors, access beneath furniture and roller maintenance.
Dyson is among the floor-cleaner manufacturers included in a comparative test by Que Choisir in France.
Kärcher is represented in the French floor-cleaner comparison, notably with the FCV 4 Extra + 1.056-134.0.
Joybuy options for frequent hard-floor cleaning, mainly cordless wet-and-dry vacuums plus a robot for a scheduled routine.
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For hard floors with crumbs, liquids or everyday messes, with claimed access beneath furniture and close to edges.
180° reclining position, claimed edge cleaning to 2 mm, stated battery life of 45 min and a roller cleaning and drying station.
Check compatibility with your floor coverings, noise levels, weight and test results for the exact model; the dirty-water tank must be emptied after use.
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An option for regularly cleaning hard floors without getting out a separate vacuum cleaner and mop, including beneath certain pieces of furniture.
180° flat design, claimed access up to 13 cm, stated battery life of 40 min and self-cleaning with 70 °C FlashDry drying.
The dirty-water tank, filter and roller still need checking after use; its suitability for rugs or carpets is not established here.
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Worth considering for a routine on sealed hard floors where ease of guidance is important.
Self-propelled function, swivel steering, two separate tanks, roller self-cleaning and claimed battery life of up to 30 min.
Check that the battery life suits your floor area; compatibility with rugs, carpets or unsealed floor coverings is not confirmed.
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Suitable for a regular routine in the kitchen, hallway or along skirting boards on smooth hard floors.
Claimed battery life of up to 35 min, edge cleaning to a claimed 0.5 cm and self-cleaning of the roller and channels.
The product information states that it is not designed for rugs or carpets; fill the clean-water tank and empty the dirty water after every session.
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For automating scheduled cleaning between more thorough sessions in a home prepared for robot navigation.
Vacuuming and mopping, OZMO Roller, carpet detection, lifting system, hot-water washing and drying are claimed with the Omni station.
A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection is specified for app functions; you should also maintain the dirty-water system, brushes, filters and station.
No. It can simplify everyday hard-floor maintenance, but Que Choisir says that some cleaners have poor suction and remain limited when dealing with stubborn stains. For rugs, carpets, significant dust or thorough mopping, a dedicated vacuum cleaner and separate mop may still be needed.
Check whether the exact model has self-cleaning and roller drying, then follow the maintenance steps in the manual: empty the dirty water, clean the filter and check the roller. Rowenta, for example, claims 65 °C drying for the X-Clean 10, while Tineco claims 70 °C for the FLOOR ONE Stretch S6.
Yes, for scheduled maintenance between more intensive cleans, provided your home is suitable for its navigation and you maintain the robot or its station. Que Choisir notes that results vary depending on the type of floor; do not rely on it alone for ingrained stains.
No: follow the model's manual. For its X-Clean range, Rowenta advises against greasy, toxic, flammable or harsh products, as well as those containing solid particles; also check that any household cleaning product is compatible before adding it to the tank.
The French Ministry of the Economy states that the repairability index is mandatory for applicable vacuum cleaners in France. Check the index displayed for the exact model and the availability of spare parts, rather than judging repairability solely by the brand's reputation.